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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,990 cc

LB04 UMEMOT history

LB04 UME is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,415 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 UME was last recorded at 150,415 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,182 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,233 miles
Average per year
7,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,415 miles
  • 2025 – 143,182 miles
  • 2024 – 132,488 miles
  • 2023 – 120,679 miles
  • 2022 – 110,953 miles
  • 2021 – 97,283 miles
  • 2020 – 82,926 miles
  • 2019 – 69,993 miles
  • 2018 – 55,478 miles
  • 2017 – 52,613 miles
  • 2016 – 49,113 miles
  • 2015 – 45,638 miles
  • 2014 – 42,610 miles
  • 2013 – 40,174 miles
  • 2012 – 37,408 miles
  • 2011 – 35,535 miles
  • 2010 – 31,960 miles
  • 2009 – 24,557 miles
  • 2008 – 21,353 miles
  • 2007 – 16,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Signs of coolant leak underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,415 miles (+7,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,415 miles
    Test number
    504768431815
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass143,182 miles (+10,694)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,182 miles
    Test number
    456092340050
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,488 miles (+11,809)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    639029741700
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass120,679 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,679 miles
    Test number
    988601945617
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak underside
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen

  5. Fail120,679 miles (+9,726)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,679 miles
    Test number
    274619075854
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leak underside
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen

  6. Pass110,953 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    643790702574
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail110,951 miles (+13,668)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,951 miles
    Test number
    114030017955
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass97,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    250891675047
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail97,282 miles (+14,356)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,282 miles
    Test number
    137604063392
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass82,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    375512402289
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail82,926 miles (+12,933)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    785463685950
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass69,993 miles (+14,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    383814821590
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted obscuring the view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,478 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    860659777441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,613 miles (+3,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    100860614648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass49,113 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,113 miles
    Test number
    539056717654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,638 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,638 miles
    Test number
    476683235154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,610 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    796069234103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,174 miles (+2,766)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    215375033108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass37,408 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,408 miles
    Test number
    685275042160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,535 miles (+3,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,535 miles
    Test number
    425098411284
    • NoteN/s front and rear tyres wearing low

  21. Pass31,960 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    973186820284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,557 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,557 miles
    Test number
    124985909263
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSide under trays
    • NoteStickers bottom of windscreen

  23. Fail24,557 miles (+3,204)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,557 miles
    Test number
    533945109265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSide under trays
    • NoteStickers bottom of windscreen

  24. Pass21,353 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,353 miles
    Test number
    732745838274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,891 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,891 miles
    Test number
    961954207283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB04 UME

Does LB04 UME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 UME is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UME?
The MOT on LB04 UME is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 UME done?
LB04 UME was recorded at 150,415 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
Has LB04 UME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UME has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 UME ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 UME find?
LB04 UME passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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